Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 1998. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Clwyd West of 12th January, by what means he became aware of complaints made by Caerphilly County Borough Council relating to aspects of the Welsh referendum count; and which representatives of his Department attended meetings at which such irregularities were discussed.

Answer: Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Clwyd, West (Mr. Thomas) of 12 January 1997, Official Report, columns 39-41, by what means he became aware of complaints made by Caerphilly County Borough Council relating to aspects of the Welsh referendum count; and which representatives of his Department attended meetings at which such irregularities were discussed. [23168] Mr. Ron Davies: I am not aware of any complaints made by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 23168; 304 c254W;304 c250W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Administration Devolution Elections Referendums Wales Ballot papers